An exiting opportunity to help succession plan for the future of IBDS services. With the additional activity and forward planning to future proof our workforce and accommodate the increased number of patients in our care. The post holder will assist in the delivery of high quality Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) services within the trust.
Working alongside other clinical colleagues to provide expert care, treatment and support for this patient group. The post holder will contribute to advancing the body of knowledge through education, research and audit as well as developing practice. They will play a key role within the multidisciplinary team in order to ensure a seamless, coordinated and timely approach to care.
Main duties of the job
work alongside the IBD ACP and support nurse in providing a nursing service for IBD patients.
* To provide nurse led follow up clinics working autonomously in providing care and education to IBD patients and their families/ carers.
* To provide specialist advice via the telephone advice line/ HOT IBD using telephone or face to face clinics.
* To provide advice to both patients and staff regarding the management of IBD.
* To promote patient own self-management and help address psychological issues where appropriate.
* To encourage independence and empower patients and carers.
* To promote compliance with treatment plans.
* To actively educate patients, carers and staff in the management of IBD
* To comply plans of care for patients monitoring response to treatment and manage accordingly.
* Assess and triage patients via the advice/ help line.
* To collaborate across the multi-disciplinary team, with patients and primary workers.
* To work autonomously and be accountable for own professional actions.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
o Cycle to work scheme
oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job responsibilities
The post holder will assist in the delivery of high quality Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) services within the trust. Working alongside other clinical colleagues to provide expert care, treatment and support for this patient group. The post holder will contribute to advancing the body of knowledge through education, research and audit as well as developing practice. They will play a key role within the multidisciplinary team in order to ensure a seamless, coordinated and timely approach to care.Actively participate in audit work.
* Ensure clinical practice reflects current research.
* Assist the IBD support nurse with the supervision of patients receiving specialised treatments such as biologics.
* Assist with coordination of pre biological investigations and checks as well as those on immunosuppressant therapy according to agreed protocols.
* Liaise with ward staff in providing support for patients admitted with exacerbation of IBD or newly diagnosed patients.
* Ability to communicate effectively at ALL levels.
* Dealing effectively with distressing emotional episodes with patients following consultant diagnosis
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
* Professional Registration
* Higher Education qualification in speciality field
* Non-medical prescribing
Knowledge
* Evidence of implementing change
* Evidence of research and audit
* Evidence of dissemination of knowledge in wider healthcare organisations
* Evidence of managing patients with IBD
* Advanced clinical practice skills
Experience
* Post registration experience at a senior level (band 6 or above) in a speciality area
* Evidence of teaching in a variety of environments
* Experience of using multidisciplinary approach to patient care
Skills & Abilities
* Advanced clinical practice skills
* Strong leadership skills
* Excellent communication skills and able to communicate with MDT
* Sound clinical judgment in identifying and ordering diagnostic tests / interventions
* Able to work as part of a team and autonomously
* Clinical assessment of healthcare needs
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Stepping Hill Hospital Gastroenterology department
£46,148 to £52,809 a yearpro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
362-A-25-7209357
Job locations
Stepping Hill Hospital Gastroenterology department
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